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  • Diver reported in distress in Front Beach area dies

    Diver reported in distress in Front Beach area dies

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    ROCKPORT — A diver reported to be in distress Saturday morning in the area of Front Beach died, according to a statement from Town Administrator Mitchell Vieira.

    Rockport’s public safety dispatch received a call around 11:30 a.m. for a potential diver in distress in the area of Front Beach this morning, Vieira said.

    The call came from the partner diver of the individual, he said.

    Rockport’s harbormasters were immediately dispatched as well as the Rockport Police Department.

    “The harbormasters located the individual who was unresponsive and immediately commenced medical care,” Vieira said. “The individual was transported to the hospital by Rockport Ambulance and Beauport Ambulance ALS where it was determined that he was deceased,” 

    The matter is under investigation by State Police Detectives assigned to the Essex County District Attorney’s Office. The town referred further comment on the death to the Essex County District Attorney’s Office.

    The town’s Harvest Fest happened to be taking place downtown at the same time as the large public safety response to the incident.

    Last October, brothers-in-law Alan De Oliveira Leao, 75, of Pepperell, and Richard Brady, 78, of Hampton, New Hampshire, who were experienced divers testing equipment for a diving trip to Venezuela, died after going into distress diving off Front Beach

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    By Ethan Forman | Staff Writer

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  • Suspect arrested in Christmas Eve murder in Lawrence

    Suspect arrested in Christmas Eve murder in Lawrence

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    LAWRENCE — The suspect in a murder on Christmas Eve at the Energy Lounge nightclub has been captured, authorities said.

    Franklin Laras, 27, who allegedly shot and killed Edward Javier Perez, 29, “is now in custody,” Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker announced Thursday night.

    Laras now faces arraignment Friday in Salem Superior Court.

    Details on Laras’ capture were not available Thursday night.

    An arrest warrant charges Laras with murder and two counts of firearms violation with two prior violent or drug crimes.

    Laras has been wanted by police since the shooting at Energy Lounge at 459 Broadway. He was placed on the state’s most wanted list.

    At 12:20 a.m. on Christmas Eve, Lawrence police responded to the nightclub for reported gunfire.

    Officers found Javier-Perez wounded. He was treated by Lawrence police and emergency medical technicians and taken to Lawrence General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

    Laras was identified as the suspect after an investigation by Lawrence police, state troopers and Tucker’s office.

    Laras is alleged to have had an altercation with Javier-Perez shortly after entering the nightclub. Laras allegedly drew a handgun and fired a shot at Javier-Perez from close range, according to a previous state police release.

    He then fled the scene.

    Laras was considered armed and dangerous. He also has ties to Springfield and Palmer, Massachusetts, state police said.

    Follow staff reporter Jill Harmacinski on Twitter/X @EagleTribJill.

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    By Jill Harmacinski jharmacinski@eagletribune.com

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  • History Happenings: Sept. 3, 2024

    History Happenings: Sept. 3, 2024

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    “70 to face court in Hampton rumble” was front-page news on this day in 1963. Although Hampton was a dry town, at least 70 of the estimated 100,000-person crowd, mostly out-of-state college students, were charged with drunkenness, disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace. Thousands of dollars in damage was done to motels, homes and businesses, with police deploying tear gas and firehoses to disperse the crowd.

    — Museum of Old Newbury

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  • 2 dead in incident at North Andover home

    2 dead in incident at North Andover home

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    NORTH ANDOVER — Two people are dead following an incident Monday evening at a home at 201 Turnpike St. (Route 114), according to the District Attorney’s Office.

    One person was reportedly found dead at the home while the second individual, who was seriously injured, died later at an area hospital, according to the office of District Attorney Paul Tucker.

    Initial reports indicated the two people involved were a mother and a small child, possibly an infant, and that a stabbing occurred. The DA’s Office did not elaborate, saying only it was an “isolated incident” and there was no threat to the public.

    The DA’s Office announced the first death shortly before 7 p.m. while the second was not announced until close to 9 p.m. The office also said no further information would be released until further notice as the incident continued to be investigated.

    Police, firefighters and ambulance personnel first responded to the home about 5:15 p.m.

    There was no immediate arrest or search for a suspect, and police blocked off Turnpike Street. The intersection of Turnpike Street and Route 133 to the Bertucci’s intersection was blocked off as authorities continued to investigate.

    State troopers and a crime scene services processing and evidence collection team were called to the home along with investigators from the District Attorney’s Office.

    Officers from Andover, North Andover and Massachusetts State Police responded, lining the busy route during rush hour traffic. An ambulance arrived at the home about 7 p.m.

    Police stretched caution tape around the front lawn and two white cars, one of which was parked across the lawn near the front door. Red tape crime scene was later stretched across the parking lot to the left of the house.

    Police gathered in the street while family members waited near the garage toward the rear of the house. The home’s front door was wide open.

    More relatives began arriving at 6 p.m. and throughout the hour. Family members were later brought to another location. A woman could be heard crying and screaming hysterically outside the home.

    A North Andover fire ladder truck blocked the front of the house. Crowds tried to make sense of what was happening across the street, waiting outside Burger King’s parking lot.

    Police began to move people farther back into the parking lot, asking them to show respect for the people involved.

    Officers at the scene declined comment and said a statement would be released later. Authorities asked the public to stay away from the area as they investigated.

    201 Turnpike St. is a seven-room, three-bedroom home that last sold in November 2022, according to town assessing records. The owner is listed as 201 Turnpike Street LLC.

    This is a developing story. Check back at eagletribune.com for updates.

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    By Jill Harmacinski and Angelina Berube | Staff Writers

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  • Mother, child stabbed in North Andover

    Mother, child stabbed in North Andover

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    NORTH ANDOVER — A mother and a small child, possibly an infant, were critically injured in a stabbing Monday evening at a home at 201 Turnpike St. (Route 114)

    Police, firefighters and ambulance personnel responded to the home about 5:15 p.m.

    Initial police scanner reports indicated two people were hurt and the injuries were life threatening. 

    There was no immediate arrest or search for a suspect, and police blocked off Turnpike Street.  

    State troopers and a crime scene services processing and evidence collection team were called to the home along with investigators from District Attorney Paul Tucker’s office.

    Officers from Andover, North Andover and Massachusetts State Police responded, lining the busy route during rush hour traffic.

    Police set up caution tape around the front lawn and two white cars, one of which was parked across the lawn near the front door.

    Police gathered in the street while family members waited near the garage toward the rear of the house. The home’s front door was open. 

    Officers at the scene declined comment and said a statement would be released later. 

    The incident backed up traffic near Bertucci’s and the Panera plaza. 

    This is a developing story. Check back to eagletribune.com for updates. 

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    By Jill Harmacinski and Angelina Berube | Staff Writers

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  • Police/Fire

    Police/Fire

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    In news taken from the logs of Cape Ann’s police and fire departments:

    GLOUCESTER

    Tuesday, July 2

    8:56 a.m.: A 911 call was made from Wishart Road.

    8:29 a.m.: Peace was restored after a report of a hold-up alarm at Gloucester Healthcare on Washington Street.

    7:42 a.m.: Police located several possible stolen bikes at the Greet Street Playground.

    7:19 a.m.: No action was required for a medical emergency.

    1:25 a.m.: A property check was made at the O’Maley Middle School on Cherry Street.

    Monday, July 1

    10:20 p.m.: A call to 911 was made and police responded to a past hit-and-run crash on Grant Circle.

    Motor vehicle stops: At 10:11 p.m. with a vehicle towed on Western Avenue; and at 2:08 p.m. on Essex Avenue.

    9:13 p.m.: A summons was served on Sunset Point Road.

    7:46 p.m.: A vehicle was towed after a report of a disabled vehicle prior to Exit 55 on Route 129 northbound.

    Medical emergency calls: at 7:29 p.m. on Grove Street, referred to another agency; at 2:32 p.m. at the CVS Pharmacy on Thatcher Road, referred to another agency; at 12:48 p.m. at East Veterans School on Webster Street; at 11:50 a.m. on Nashua Avenue, referred to another agency; at 11:50 a.m. at Andy’s Storage Service on Pearl Street; at 11:49 a.m. on Haskell Street; at 10:32 a.m. at the Harbor View Condominiums on Lexington Avenue; at 9:23 a.m. at Central Grammar Apartments on Dale Avenue; at 4:21 a.m. on Brightside Avenue; at 3:31 a.m. on Bond Street; and at 12:08 a.m. on Souther Road, referred to another agency.

    6:33 p.m. Vandalism was reported at East Gloucester Marina on Norwood Court. Services were rendered.

    6:14 p.m.: Police assisted with a report of an Amazon truck off the road on top of a tight tank on Bennett St. N.

    Crashes with property damage only: At 5:16 p.m., a vehicle versus a motorcycle on Barn Lane and Eastern Avenue; and at Dale Avenue and Middle Street, a call which was under investigation.

    Assist citizens: Service rendered at 5:13 pm. on Wolf Hill Summit.

    911 calls: Services rendered at 4:52 p.m. on Castle Hill Road; at 11:30 a.m., services rendered at Vernon’s Quarry on Hickory Street; and no action required at 1:51 a.m. on Norman Avenue.

    1:40 p.m.: Peace was restored after an assist of the Fire Department at Gloucester Auto Body on Maplewood Avenue.

    Well-being checks: An area search was negative at 1:09 p.m. at the Rose Baker Senior Center on Manuel F. Lewis Street; at 11:35 a.m. on Dublin Lane where peace was restored; and no action was required at 10:40 a.m. on Youngs Road.

    12:57 p.m.: Vandalism was reported at the O’Maley Middle School on Cherry Street.

    12:34 p.m.: Services were rendered for an abandoned vehicle on Laurel Street and Essex Avenue.

    12:32 p.m.: Police checked Jalapeno’s Restaurant, 88 Main St., where peace was restored.

    12:23 p.m.: Services were rendered for a parking complaint at Citizens Bank on Main Street.

    12:18 p.m.: No cruiser was available for a parking complaint on Cedarwood Road.

    11:41 p.m.: Police at the station took a report of harassment.

    9:56 a.m.: A crash involving a car hitting a pole was reported on Wheeler Street and Corliss Avenue. Police arrived to find a 2019 Volkswagen driven by a Gloucester man had struck the utility pole in the vicinity of 38 Wheeler St., snapping a secondary pole off of its base, according to the crash report. The power lines were transferred over to another pole and did not appear to be damaged. The car suffered major front and passenger side damage and had to be towed. National Grid and Verizon crews responded to make repairs. The driver refused medical attention from the Gloucester Fire Department.

    6:08 a.m.: No action was required for a report of a larceny on Youngs Road.

    5:37 a.m.: The West Parish Elementary School on Concord Street was checked and secured after a report of an alarm activation.

    1:18 a.m.: Peace was restored after a report of a suspicious person at Gloucester High on Leslie O. Johnson Road.

    12:31 a.m.: An area search did not turn up a report of a disturbance at Burnham’s Field on Burnham Street.

    Sunday, June 30

    Medical emergency calls: At 11:32 on Flume Road with the call referred to another agency; at 10:35 p.m. on Parsons Street with a patient taken to the hospital; at 2:17 p.m. at McPherson Park on Prospect Street, which was referred to another agency; at 12:38 a.m. on Essex Avenue; at 11:41 a.m. on Hesperus Avenue; at 6:50 a.m. at Addison Gilbert Hospital on Washington Street.

    11:15 p.m.: Police could not locate a report of a fight near the tavern on Western Avenue.

    11:02 p.m.: Police retrieved a hypodermic needle on Main Street.

    11:05 p.m. Peace was restored after suspicious activity on Wells Street and Commonwealth Avenue.

    Vehicle stops: At 9:03 p.m. on Exchange and Washington streets; at 12:49 a.m. on Rogers and Parson streets with a citation/warning issued; and at 12:26 a.m. at the intersection of Route 128 and Concord Street.

    9 p.m.: Debris was reported on Thatcher Road and Witham streets. The incident is under investigation.

    7:18 p.m.: A report of lost/found property was reported at the 7-Eleven on Washington Street.

    Parking complaints: No action was required for a 7:14 p.m. report on Foster and Washington streets; at 6:58 p.m., no cruiser was available for parked cars on Mason Street; at 6:43 p.m. at the Midori Restaurant at 32-36 Washington St.; at 5:09 p.m. on Essex Avenue and Julian Road; at 1:29 p.m. on Hovey Street; at 8 a.m. at the Eastern Point Lighthouse with no action required; at 7:18 a.m. on Prospect Street with services rendered; and at 6:40 a.m. on Granite Court with services rendered.

    Disturbances: At 6:50 p.m.: on Beach Court, was under investigation; at 3:15 p.m. at Wingaersheek Beach on Atlantic Street with peace restored; at 11:04 a.m. at Fisher Auto Parts, 14 Pearl St., with peace restored; and at 12:18 a.m. on Rogers and Main streets.

    6:17 p.m.: A car alarm activation report on Chestnut Street could not be located.

    4:48 p.m.: Traffic control was provided at Witham Street and Eastern Avenue.

    Crashes with property damage only: At 4:03 p.m. on Cross Street involving a 2024 Honda hitting a parked 2020 Subaru with no injuries reported and no tows required; at 1:52 p.m. on Eastern Avenue; at 11:54 a.m. with the crash under investigation; at 11:20 a.m. at the Richdale store at 410 Washington St. with services rendered;

    911 calls: At 3:56 p.m., two hang up calls from Washington Street; at 2:41 p.m. on Witham Street; and at 2:26 p.m. on Kennedy Road, with both calls referred to another agency.

    2:50 p.m.: Police provided assistance on Beach Court.

    1:05 p.m.: A vehicle was towed after police conducted parking enforcement at Wingaersheek Beach on Atlantic Street.

    11:18 a.m.: A false alarm activation was reported at City Hall on Dale Avenue.

    9:03 a.m.: No action was required for a report of gunshots on Washington Street.

    8:58 a.m.: The Drift Café at 3 Main St. was checked.

    6:55 a.m.: A building was checked after a report of a burglar alarm activation at Happy Valley Ventures on Great Republic Drive.

    6:25 a.m.: The Rose Baker Senior Center was checked and secured after an alarm activation.

    3:28 a.m.: A well-being check was made at 127 Eastern Ave., Building 2 (lower level).

    ESSEX

    Tuesday June 2

    7:26 a.m.: Assistance was provided to a citizen at a John Wise Avenue address.

    Monday July 1

    9:02 p.m.: A report was made about alleged theft at a John Wise Avenue address.

    8:28 p.m.: A report was made about suspicious activity at a Martin Street address.

    1:25 p.m.: A police investigation was conducted at a Lufkin Street address.

    10:59 a.m.: The Fire Department was dispatched to a Spring Street address.

    10:01 a.m.: A community policing call was conducted at a Shepard Memorial Drive address.

    9:39 a.m.: Assistance was provided to a citizen at a John Wise Avenue address.

    9:38 a.m.: Assistance was provided to a citizen at a John Wise Avenue address.

    9:21 a.m.: After a fire alarm was reported at a Grove Street address, the reported later proved to be false.

    MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA

    Monday July 1

    5:39 p.m.: A report was made about suspicious activity at White Beach.

    4:53 p.m.: After a motor vehicle stop at the intersection of Pine Street and Newport Park Road, a citation was issued.

    3:35 p.m.: A report was made about a motor vehicle crash on Beach Street.

    3:29 p.m.: A report was made about a motor vehicle crash on Beach Street.

    3:13 p.m.: A report was made about a motor vehicle crash on Lincoln Street.

    3:09 p.m.: After a motor vehicle stop on Bridge Street, a verbal warning was issued.

    2:47 p.m.: After a motor vehicle complaint on Tucks Point Road, someone was reportedly spoken to.

    2:14 p.m.: After a motor vehicle stop on Blossom Lane, a verbal warning was issued.

    1:59 p.m.: A report was made about lost and found property at a Central Street address.

    1:10 p.m.: A report was made about lost and found property at a Beach Street address.

    12:14 p.m.: A report was made about lost and found property at a Central Street address.

    10:59 a.m.: Manchester’s Channel Buoy 5 was reportedly checked and secured.

    8:39 a.m.: Assistance was provided to a citizen on Raymond Street.

    8:15 a.m.: Assistance was provided to a citizen at an address on Central Street.

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  • Authorities identify Pelham man shot, killed by officer

    Authorities identify Pelham man shot, killed by officer

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    NASHUA, N.H. — Authorities have identified a Pelham man who was shot and killed by police Sunday night outside Lowe’s at 143 Daniel Webster Highway.

    Ryan Prudhomme, 41, died of a single gunshot wound to the chest outside the home improvement store. The investigation of the officer-involved shooting continues.

    Attorney General John Formella and New Hampshire State Police Col. Mark Hall identified the man in a joint statement.

    An autopsy confirmed that Prudhomme died from the gunshot wound, according to the state’s chief medical examiner.

    Nashua police responded to Lowe’s about 8:45 p.m. They were following up on a report from the Pelham Police Department to be on the lookout for Prudhomme, who was armed when he left his home.

    Prudhomme still had a handgun when officers encountered him outside the store, authorities said.

    Two officers fired less-lethal munitions while another officer used deadly force. Lifesaving measures were attempted, but the man died from his injuries, the authorities said.

    The officers’ identities will not be released until formal interviews occur, which can take five to 10 days, according to the statement.

    The investigation is being conducted by the state Department of Justice and the New Hampshire State Police Major Crimes Unit.

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    By Angelina Berube | aberube@eagletribune.com

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